Engagement ring - what’s the perfect size?

[Anonymous]

1 ct. Quality is more important than size

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lab diamonds are going to be the death of natural diamonds. Because they are chemically, physically, and optically identical to natural stones (i.e. they are real diamonds) and can be had for a fraction of the price, lab diamonds are eroding the prestige that many have historically associated with having a big rock. When the masses can buy a 2 - 3 ct high quality stone for $1,000 - $2,000, the elites will begin to gravitate to other, rarer gems.

Agreed. Diamonds are done for as a status symbol the way they used to be.

On the plus side, it makes it a lot easier to own lots of diamonds in different shapes and sizes if you just like the look and want variety

[Anonymous]

Fancy colored stones for engagement rings will become more popular.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Short answer: if I was really in love with you I really wouldn’t care about the size.

PP and you mean you wouldn’t care about the size OF THE RING or his ahem, size?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Short answer: if I was really in love with you I really wouldn’t care about the size.

PP and you mean you wouldn’t care about the size OF THE RING or his ahem, size?

same answer for both

[Anonymous]

If you have an anorexic girl 0.5 carats will work, small girl 1 carat, plump 1.5, heifer 2.0, whale 2.5, elephant 3

[Anonymous]

I think average size has been getting bigger because diamonds are so much cheaper now.

I like the look of 1.5 round on my finger (size 4). Over 2ct is too big for me and starts to look a bit like costume jewelry

[Anonymous]

At least 2 carat.

[Anonymous]

1 or 2 carats but it’s kind of cultural. You don’t see above 1 in a lot of cultures.


Something with a low profile is ideal, like an East/West emerald cut diamond. But this cut is not as sparkly as the round.

I find very high-set stones ridiculous and impractical. And the band shouldn’t be too thin either (fortunately that minimalist trend seems to be dead).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lab diamonds are going to be the death of natural diamonds. Because they are chemically, physically, and optically identical to natural stones (i.e. they are real diamonds) and can be had for a fraction of the price, lab diamonds are eroding the prestige that many have historically associated with having a big rock. When the masses can buy a 2 - 3 ct high quality stone for $1,000 - $2,000, the elites will begin to gravitate to other, rarer gems.

You’re not wrong but this is not really relevant. OP is not asking about status, but rather, about a practical design for daily use…

[Anonymous]

I have a 5.5 ct oval and love it. I started with a 3.8 radiant cut though, which I still wear on some occasions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As long as it's slightly larger than her most recently proposed to friends, or almost certainly guaranteed to be on par with her soon to be engaged friends, you're ok.

This. Haha.

[Anonymous]

My .78 carat high quality diamond in a beautiful setting was more than enough for 20 years. I now have a 1.5 carat diamond. It is gorgeous but I think it may almost be too big. I think 1 carat would be perfect.

[Anonymous]

I love my .75ct stone. I wear it all the time.

[Anonymous]

Round I prefer at 1.5. Emerald or cushion cut 2. Princess 2-2.25. This would be for everyday wear.

I like jewelry and buy lab so I like to have a few e-ring style rings I can wear depending on my mood.